The fourth proportional to the numbers 5, 6 and 8 is:

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  1. 9.8
  2. 9.6
  3. 9
  4. 9.5

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Option 2 : 9.6
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GIVEN:

Numbers 5,6 and 8

FORMULA USED:

If a, b, c, and d are in proportional 

then , a/b = c/d.

CALCULATION:

Let the fourth number be x 

⇒ 5/6 = 8/x 

⇒ 5 × x = 6 × 8 

⇒ x = 48/5 

 x = 9.6.

∴The fourth proportion is 9.6.

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